BFA Mission and Roles

The BFA's mission is to represent the Boulder Campus Faculty Senate in its role as a participant in the shaping of the structure and development of the University of Colorado at Boulder, in keeping with the ideals set forth in the mission and role statements of the University of Colorado at Boulder, reproduced below.

The Boulder Faculty Assembly initiates, advises and recommends action to the Chancellor and administrative officials on matters related to educational policy and operations of the Boulder campus. The BFA provides an opportunity for Boulder Faculty to participate in shared governance activity.

In addition to addressing issues of educational policy at the University of Colorado at Boulder, BFA Committees are responsible for conducting the Boulder Campus Administrator Appraisal Program and producing CU-Boulder's Professional Rights and Duties of Faculty Members and Roles and Professional Duties of Department Chairs document.

Campus Mission and Role Statements For the University of Colorado at Boulder

Preamble

According to State statute, the Boulder Campus of the University of Colorado is mandated to be "a comprehensive graduate research university with high admission standards which offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate programs." In keeping with this mandate, the University of Colorado at Boulder is herein defined as a diverse community of advanced learning with the highest standards of scholarship, in which research and creative work enrich the teaching of students who thrive in an academic environment. The community consists of five complementary and cooperative groups: students, faculty, staff, administrators and alumni.

Mission Statement for the University of Colorado at Boulder

ADVANCE AND IMPART KNOWLEDGE ACROSS A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF DISCIPLINES TO BENEFIT THE PEOPLE OF COLORADO, THE NATION, AND THE WORLD BY EDUCATING UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE ACCUMULATED KNOWLEDGE OF HUMANKIND, DISCOVERING NEW KNOWLEDGE THROUGH RESEARCH AND CREATIVE WORK, AND FOSTERING CRITICAL THOUGHT, ARTISTIC CREATIVITY, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP.

Role Statements for the University of Colorado Community at Boulder

STUDENTS LEARN the essential art and science of your disciplines of study, steadily refining your cognitive and communication skills,
PURSUE ideas and activities for personal growth in the rich culture of the university,
SEIZE the opportunities for research and creative work that are offered to you, and
PREPARE for productive work, responsible citizenship and continued learning.

FACULTY
TEACH the art and science of your disciplines, engaging and equipping your students,
CREATE with your students new art and science through research and creative work, securing resources and communicating results,
SHAPE the structure and development of the university, diligently participating in support activities, and
SERVE external communities as contributors from the university.

STAFF
FURNISH expertise and services to the university community, giving special attention to student needs
IMPLEMENT the processes necessary for efficient university operation,
AID improvement of the university and its functioning, and
SUSTAIN the infrastructure needed to support the work of the university.

ADMINISTRATORS
INSPIRE the university community to put forth their best efforts through effective communication and leadership,
FACILITATE improvement by forging consensus and managing resources,
ORGANIZE the activities of the university community for greatest service and effectiveness, and
REPRESENT the university to its local, state and national constituencies.

ALUMNI
COUNSEL the university community through advisory channels,
RECRUIT qualified students to enrich the academic and cultural life of the university,
ADVOCATE for the university in local communities and with the State Legislature, and
CONTRIBUTE time, talent and treasure to promote the well being of your university.